readout
Americannoun
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Computers. the output of information from a computer in readable form.
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the information displayed on a graduated instrument.
Etymology
Origin of readout
First recorded in 1645–55, for an earlier sense; noun use of verb phrase read out
Example Sentences
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Jersey Mike’s Subs reported higher revenue and sales in its first quarterly readout since its Blackstone-backed initial public offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Still, the leadership pledged to strengthen countercyclical adjustments and introduce pragmatic, effective additional policies when appropriate, according to an official readout published by state-run Xinhua News Agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"The prime minister said he would seek to make the transition as easy as possible, giving his full support to whoever followed in his footsteps," a government readout of the meeting said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The highly anticipated readout is for ivonescimab, a drug developed by Akeso, a Chinese biotech that licensed the medication to Summit Therapeutics, a U.S. company led by an influential biotech entrepreneur.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
The nurse was checking the paper readout on my heart monitor.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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